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CAMBODIA: Siem Reap receives more than 300,000 tourists during the 3-day Water Festival (VIDEO)
During the three days of the Royal Water Festival, floating lanterns, and worship of the moon in 2023, there were 304,261 tourists visiting Siem Reap, an increase of about 10% compared to the same period in 2019 with 276,592 people.
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According to the report of the Siem Reap Provincial Administration, out of 304,261 tourists, 14,261 were foreign tourists, a decrease of 46.37% compared to the same period in 2019.
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MYANMAR: Four civilians, including two children, killed in fighting for control of Muse
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The town, which accounts for nearly 90% of Myanmar’s cross-border trade with China, is the latest target of a major anti-junta offensive
The town, which accounts for nearly 90% of Myanmar’s cross-border trade with China, is the latest target of a major anti-junta offensive
Two children were among four people killed in the northern Shan State town of Muse on Monday, as anti-regime groups continued their efforts to seize control of the key gateway to trade with neighbouring China.
According to local sources, the victims were all killed in or near the 105. . .
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SINGAPORE: Long Island reclamation plan the right solution to meet S’pore’s long-term needs: Experts
National Development Minister Desmond Lee speaks on engagement plans for Long Island, at East Coast Park on Nov 28. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
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SINGAPORE – Reclaiming land off East Coast Park for coastal protection is the right approach that will also meet the country’s other long-term needs, said experts in the wake of an announcement that public agencies will study in detail plans to build a Long Island in the coming decades.
National Development Minister Desmond Lee said on Nov 28 that the authorities will soon begin extensive environmental and engineering studies on the reclamation plans, which are expected to yield about 800ha of land that will protect the East Coast area from sea-level rise and create space for development as well as a new reservoir.
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THAILAND: Thailand says Chinese beggars caught in Bangkok not victims of trafficking
Seven Chinese men and women have been arrested for begging for money in Bangkok since Nov 10. PHOTOS: GUNTOUCH PONGPAIBOONWET/FACEBOOK
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BANGKOK – Six Chinese nationals with severe deformities caught begging on the streets of Bangkok were not victims of torture, physical abuse or coercion by human traffickers as believed earlier, Thailand said on Nov 27.
Seven Chinese men and women have been arrested for begging for money in Bangkok since Nov 10, after posts on social media suggested that human traffickers may be exploiting Thailand’s visa waiver to bring in victims to beg on the streets.
The individuals caught exhibited facial deformities or had crippled hands or fingers.
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